Sunday, February 27, 2011

Welcome to the fourth edition of The Pulse -- The State of the Art -- a survey in words and pictures of the online artist community. Nearly 150 artists have answered a list of questions which make up The Pulse. Their responses will be presented as a series of online and print projects. Links to the first four projects (Secret Sunday, The Book Guild, StudioScapes, Viewer's Choice) can be found on the sidebar of my blog.

Collectors Edition is the fifth installment in which your favorite artists share their favorite collection or obsession.
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I’m currently obsessed with organizing my stuff. I took over a small closet that had once been used as a mini computer office, and made my own studio there instead. So, I’ve been buying all kinds of bins and things to put everything into some kind of order – and close at hand. I viewed Teesha Moore’s online how-to videos on journal-making (on her blog) and got inspired to reorganize my markers and pens by color (and not by type), as seen in this photo. I put them in square glass candle/flower holders from the dollar store, and I love being able to reach for any color.

Since I have always enjoyed collecting things and a person only has so much room, I have started to use these things in my art - thus giving me the added benefit of having a reason to stop at every garage sale and thrift store I come upon. Garage sales and thrift stores are really my "art stores.: It is a much "greener" approach to making art. Instead of buying new, you are buying things that might otherwise end up in the landfill.

16 comments:

What a great sight for collectors' eyes! Another wonderful treat to start my sunday morning and always a treasure chest of fascinating photos to feast on! Thanks again for this special collector's edition!

Again, a delightful (and varied), group of collections! This Sunday, I especially enjoyed Roben-Marie's collection, and use, of fabric napkins; Donna's explorations of the use of texture; Pam's realization that using the things that she collects in her artwork actually makes them more interesting, because it "showcases" them (and also helps avoid the "too precious to use" object syndrome that many artist/collector's--myself included--can, often, develop with some items!); and Lisa's lovely, and beautifully photographed, collection of nests. Another great Sunday of inspiration, Seth. Many thanks!